Automatic fire extinguisher means

ABSTRACT

An automatic fire extinguishing system comprising a plurality of fire extinguishing nozzles mounted on a tank containing an extinguishant under pressure, an electrically actuated valve associated with each nozzle, a heat and smoke detector for controlling each valve, and a communication circuit for sending out an alarm in response to a hazardous condition.

United States Patent Banner 1 Feb. 18, 1975 [54] AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER MEANS 3,016,956 1/1962 Olandt 169/11 [76] Inventor: Philip M. Banner, 28 Oxford Rd., 33:3: 169/19 y 169/19 Massapequa, NY 11758 3,407,879 10/1968 ORear 169/9 3,605,901 9/1971 Grabowski e1al. 169/2 R [22] 1973 3,653,443 4/1972 Dockery 169/2 R [21] App]. No.2 352,127 3,752,235 8/1973 Witkowski.,... 169/26 X f Apphcanm-l Data Primary ExaminerLloyd L. King [63] Continuatlon-m-part of Ser. No, 217,098, Jan. 12, Assistant Examiner Michael Mar 1972, abandoned.

52 us. c1 169/61, 169/9, 169/65, [57] ABSTRACT 169/26 An automatic fire extinguishing system comprising a [51] Int. Cl. A62c 35/04 p li y of fire extinguishing nozzles mounted on a [58] Field of Search 169/2 R, 5, 9, 16, 19, tank containing an extinguishant under pressure, an 169/23, 26, 28, 60, 61, 65 electrically actuated valve associated with each noz zle, a heat and smoke detector for controlling each [56] Referenc Cit d valve, and a communication circuit for sending out an UNITED STATES PATENTS alarm in response to a hazardous condition.

1,887,631 11/1932 Frost 169/16 27 Claims, 24 Drawing Figures h SMOKE T 10 I04 1 Lg] PATENTED FEB I 8 I975 SHEET 10$ 6 FIG-l PATENTEBFEBWIBYS q 866 687 SHEET 50F 6 AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER MEANS This invention application is a continuation in part to my prior application Ser. No. 217098, filed 01/12/1972, now abandoned for an Automatic Fire Extinguisher Means. The present application is an improvement wherein the specification drawings and claims have been improved with new matter concerning the proper explanation of the operation and specification of the invention. This invention has the capability to put out fires caused by furnaces, engines, electric motors, stoves, wiring, applicances and other general fire causes.

New and improved art of fire security devices are needed desperately to save needless loss of life and destruction of property from fires that can be prevented. There are more than 6,000 fires every day in the United States, more than l2,000 fire fatalities yearly, amounting to a life every 45 minutes. There are more than 900,000 fires a year and most of these are residential fires, these facts are conservatively presented.

This invention, an automated improved fire extinguisher performs a number of useful functions in detecting fires and smoke conditions, in putting out the fire, setting off an alarm and having communications capability of notifying the service company or fire authorities of an existing hazardous condition. After putting out a fire, it shuts off by itself and is immediately ready for instant use again automatically. Specific attention is directed to oil or other heating fires caused by heating plants in homes and factories, cooking facilities, blow-back explosions causing smoke and fire damages in homes, mobile home fires that cause major damage and loss of life. In all cases, a common factor is the necessary shutting off power supply and the fuel supply at an early point in the fire so that the fire is not fed or gets out of hand and spreads. Whether its the cause of electric, oil, natural gas, LP gas or other fuel, such fires require special equipment and treatment to combat it at an early stage. This invention combats the fire immediately after start, warns of the danger, calls the authorities and repairmen, puts out the fire and readies itself for another mishap, plus it-has the capability of handling more than one type of fire at a time with new and improved fire sprinkler heads where needed in special applications of the extinguisher that becomes a complete sprinkler system. Improper treatment of a fire will serve to spread the fire more rapidly and existing type equipment requires that the extinguishers be hand held and directed to the source of flame endangering the personnel using same. Smoke is another meaningful factor in loss of life and property, and claims paid annually by insurance companies are astronomical. This present invention has smoke handling capability in the form of smoke sensors and blower exhaust control in addition to high intensity lighting that can be seen in the thickest smoke conditions, operated by the extinguisher or seperately by having its own heat responsive sensor, battery power and electrical switch. New'and improved art of fire fighting apparatus such as found in this new invention will assist with firefighting residential and commercial fires having a distinct advantage by detecting the fire early and immediately taking a course of action to put out the fire while it calls for assistance.

Accordingly, a principal object of the invention is to provide new and improved fire security means for heating plants in homes and factories for both ordinary and special purpose use.

Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved fire apparatus for fighting fires caused by combusion engines on boats and trucks or off roadmachinery.

Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved fire apparatus for other heating fires caused by stoves used for cooking in homes and restaurants.

Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved fire apparatus for combating fires resulting from home and factory heating systems.

Another object of the invention is to provide apparatus in this new Automatic Fire Extinguisher that has capability to be used as a fire sprinkling system in homes and factories.

Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved fire sprinkler heads.

Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved fire apparatus for combating explosions and blow-back pressure blowouts that commonly occur in home and industrial heating plants that sometimes dislocate the chimney stack or other related equipment causing smoke and fire damage to a serious degree.

Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved fire fighting apparatus having a low pressure alarm indicating insufficient supply of extinguishing agents.

Another object of the invention :is to provide new and improved fire apparatus having heat responsive high intensity lights for use in thick smoke conditions enabling people to find an exit in a fire. Said high intensity lights, heat operated or extinguisher operated serving as an alarm means indpendently if needed. An alarm placed along side the light would be very useful in most fire and smoke situations particularly in conjunction with this new invention.

Another object of the invention is to provide new and I improved means of supply of additional extinguisher agents.

Another object of the invention is to provide apparatus having an automatic means or manual means of directing the spray nozzle towards the source of the fire.

Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved means of a fire extinguisher that has a built in alarm system that warns the occupants of a fire.

Another object of the invention is to provide a new fire extinguisher that shuts off the power source automatically in the event of a fire or smoke.

Another object of the invention is to provide a new fire extinguisher having capability and apparatus of being able to control communications by sending taped information to a service organization or security department.

Another object of the invention is to provide a new automatic fire extinguisher for general use that can control the flow of water or other medium for fire fighting having its own feed control system and automatic electric control to go on and off by itself and put out a fire.

Another object of the invention is to provide a new automatic fire extinguisher means for places where special apparatus is needed for boats, storage areas, around engines, fuel containers that may require special fire fighting apparatus. I

Another object of the invention is to provide a new automatic fire extinguisher having a completely selfcontained electrical system that will operate efficiently and reliably in any kind of a fire situation requiring a form of action to put out or contain a fire and to supply intermediate action until the authorities arrive.

Another object of the invention is to provide an automatic fire extinguisher means having capability to provide more than one medium for fighting a fire controlled by a selective heat or smoke sensor that releases a supply of extinguishing agent according to the specific requirement of the hazard, released by circuit wiring or wireless control means.

Another object of the invention is to provide control of smoke and fire of each hazard individually.

Another object of the invention is to provide new automatic and manual nozzles for directing extinguishing agents at a hazard area.

Another object of the invention is to provide permanent or portable means of automatic fire extinguishers that does not have to be held to operate therefore making same useful to fire authorities for placement during a fire, having wheels and undercarriage where portability is desired.

These and other objects of the invention will be ap parent from the following specifications and drawings, of which;

FIG. 1 is aperspective view of the automatic fire extinguisher means affixed to a wall by hooks in an oil burner room example, illustrating placement of associated equipment.

FIG. 2 shows the present invention in front view and the apparatus necessary for its operation in one integral unit.

FIG. 3 shows another modification of the invention, an automatic fire extinguisher means in portable form showing all the equipment in one unit having more than one tank capability inside the unit or externally for fighting more than one kind of fire or increasing the supply factor by additional external hook-up means.

FIG. 4 shows flow nozzles manually set or automatic direction Application towards the actual fire source, showing various nozzle arrangements including self turning pressure nozzles and means of accomplishing motorized turning of said heads in full or part circles of nozzle spray.

FIG. 5 shows an electrical schematic diagram of equipment used in the present invention on a smoke hazard, utilizing the same equipment used in heat situations by the automatic fire extinguisher means. Another schematic is shown in FIG. 11 for other purposes.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the automatic fire extinguisher means in an oil burner room, as an example, showing all the connected parts of the example in FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 shows schematically how the electrical circuits of a heat and smoke responsive equipped automatic fire extinguisher means operates. Additional schematic improvements are found in FIG. 11.

FIG. 8 shows a front plan view of an example heating system having electrical sensors that show attachment of two parts so that the removal of either part opens a electrical switch. These are placed in vulnerable areas that are subject to disengagement when a explosion occurs. It also shows electrically responsive water pressure valves having high pressure switches that can signal a high pressure condition to an alarm means.

FIG. 9 shows the operation of a high intensity light for smoke condition that can be used with the automatic fire extinguisher or as a partial security systems where the extinguisher means has been shut off. High temperature condition sensors will send current to the light and to all the other accessories shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 10 shows two high intensity lights in a control box that is fire insulated with a lock and key having complete accessories ready for connection to the automatic fire extinguisher means or by itself as a partial safety system on all hazardous places.

FIG. 11 shows the electrical scematic arrangement that includes attachment sensors described in FIG. 8. It also includes the operation of the pressure valves with high pressure switches that also shows a flow indication switch that can shut downa power supply in a fire or heat.

FIG. 12 shows the automatic fire extinguisher means in a ductless hood over a cooking stove having multiple electric valves and complete accessories for fire extinguishment and alarm use. FIG. 12 also shows the automatic fire extinguisher installed upon an actual cooking stove where heat sensors at the burners will open an electric valve releasing extinguishing agents to the source of heat and flame. It shows the main switch shut off means, oven temperature gauge danger switch, oven pressure gauge danger switch, that with other parts of the fire extinguisher invention becomes a complete oven safety system.

FIG. 13 shows a cooking stove with a built in fire extinguisher automatically operated that completely protects the entire stove. It shows attachment sensors and protection to the oven as well as the range parts. It also shows a automatic fire extinguisher with 6 electric valves as an example that respond to individual sensors placed throughout the hazard area.

FIG. 14 shows a modification of the automatic fire extinguisher invention having electric valves placed on top and on the bottom of the fire extinguisher for release of extinguisher agents to different hazards. FIG. 14 shows a low pressure extinguisher agent alarm switch that can be attached to any signal means.

FIG. 15 shows a front view of a fire extinguisher also having the low pressure warning switch and a pressure gauge, shows a water shut-off valve means, a relay for power shut off use and an arrangement of four electric valves as an example that would take care of different hazard areas automatically or by manual control.

Referring to the Figures the automatic fire extinguisher means shown in FIG. 1 as an example use in an oil burner room application does not in any means limit the application or use to this example. The automatic fire extinguisher l is shown attached to a wall by securing hooks 12 having a electrical control housing 7, a tape receiver 11, a pressure gauge 5 with 3 nozzles on top of the extinguisher 2,3 and 4 shown in FIG. 2. Shows an outside pipe connection for a second source of supply 31 and a individual nozzle 24 placed at a hazard. Electrical connections at the terminals 8 can then be made to the various accessories shown in this example drawing. FIG. 1 shows the heat sensors 9 and 9A, blower 35, smoke sensors 10 and 10A alarm horn 6, relay 32 connected by manual switch 33 to the emergency switch 13. The battery 30 provides constant source of power it is charged by the power inverter charger 34 which provides electrical power to the control panel 7 to equipment terminals 8 that is connected to double sensor relays 9 and 9A and 10 and 10A. In a fire situation heat or smoke will close the sensor circuit sending current back to the circuit terminals 8 where the current is distributed internally in the extinguisher to the electric valves that start the flow of extinguisher agents. At the same time the circuit control 7 sends a signal to the alarm 6, to the blower 35, to the tape receiver 11 that starts a tape recording through the telephone relay equipment 11. It turns off the electrical switch 13 to the furnace 14. When the extinguisher l is emptied the outside connection 31 continues supplying the necessary extinguisher agents. A seperate pipe 21 is shown delivering extinguisher agent to nozzle 24 located at a hazard. FIG. I 1 shows an electric valve 25 shutting off the fuel supply to 15. The disconnect of any equipment individually would be accomplished by manual switches 52 also shown in FIG. 11 and other drawings 0 by having said switches on the extinguisher 1 housing 7 where the electrical terminals 8 are readily available for such switches 52. In this manner any part of the system may be shut down if needing repairs or if less than a total fire system were required. FIG. 14 shows a timer settable so that a given time cycle may be employed prior to calling in firefighters, eliminating false starts. Depending upon the need the automatic fire extinguisher means I will call the service company or the fire department or both each having seperate master control switches.

FIG. 2 shows the automatic fire extinguisher 1 having component parts built into one integral unit. This adds portability, makes servicing easier by allowing the entire unit to be removed in one unit for repair or filling operation. The battery pack 30, the telephone relay ll-A (shown in FIG. I) would be built into the unit 1 or if desired, can be added as an accessory package having a gang plug polarized for quick connect, fire in sulated and placed near the extinguisher for protection of the package.

FIG. 3 shows the automatic fire extinguisher that illustrates an additional improvement by having a second supply tank 46 associated with the first tank inside 45 wherein each tank operates from seperate electric valves 25 and 26 where one or more nozzles would handle different different extinguisher agents for putting out different kinds of fires. The tanks 45 and 46 in FIG.

3 could be designed for easy replacement by quick connect means without having to dismantle or remove the entire unit in refilling. .FIG. 3 shows a fire protective door 37 having a peep hole 40 and a horn opening 41 with instructions 39 printed on the inside of the door 37. A second source of external supply is shown as 31, having carrying handles 38 optionally placed on the unit for handling. Double heat sensors 9 and 9A are shown in tandem preventing false starts.

FIG. 4 has been divided into six parts that are separately explained.

FIG. 4A is shown with 3 pivotable direction nozzles 24 connected to electric valves 25. One heat sensor 9 or 9A would turn on one or more electric valves 25 as required. Each valve 25 can be connected to different extinguishing agents to fight different fires also explained in FIG. 3. FIG. 4A shows the circuit control 7 and electric terminals 8 on the automatic fire extinguisher ll.

FIG. 4B is shown with one electric valve 25 operating any number of required nozzles 24.

FIG. 4C shows one form of motorized means having a motor 42, a belt or gear 48, a pulley 49, a bushing 50 to stabilize the top of the rotating pipe, showing a stuffing box 47 for attachment and rotation on a bushing therein.

FIG. 4D shows a pressure operated nozzle having a bushing 50 and a stuffing box 47. The nozzles 24 operate on a universal joint 23 therefore positionable to given hazard coverage as specifically needed.

FIG. 4E shows another pressure operated nozzle 24 on a joint 23 showing means for rotating the nozzle under pressure in part or full circle rotation. The flow ofextinguisher agents in liquid form under pressure will activate an actuating arm shown in the drawing and under spring return tension, and a circle guide ring also shown in the drawing with given stops adjustably set by the users needs in covering the hazard.

FIG. 4F shows another form of motorized means where the motor 42 is shown in example in torroidal form having a connection flange, a bushing 50 and ad justable nozzle 24 and joint 23. Various motor 42 arrangements would turn at desired speeds and further utilized with full and part circle turning nozzles 24.

FIG. 5 shows an electrical schematic control of smoke hazards by accessories in this invention illustrated by the wiring diagram. The battery '30 sends current through the wiring 19 as illustrated where one side from the circuit control is wired to all the appliances. The other side is connected to sensors 10 and 10A, double smoke sensors eliminating false starts that upon a smoke condition closes the circuit within the sensor 10 sending current to the other side of all the appliances and controls on the automatic fire extinguisher, or placed in the room, turning them on. After the smoke has cleared the unit shuts off by itself meanwhile the automatic fire extinguisher turns on a blower, shuts off the electric and after cycling, is ready to call firefighters or the service company depending upon how its programmed. Should heat occur, the fire extinguisher I will direct a flow of extinguisher agent at the flame source and call for assistance while it sounds an alarm for smoke or fire Warning occupants of danger immediately. The use and amount of delay of a cycle timer is optional and dependent upon its use, shown in FIG. 14.

FIG. 6 shows the automatic fire extinguisher means from an operational viewpoint in an example furnace room. The same type of coverage would easily apply to automotive engines, electric motors, storage areas, stoves and all other hazards that have one or more type of materials that will burn. Double heat sensors are shown for heat 10 and 10A and for heat 9 and 9A, relay switch 32 and manual reset switch 33 that control the on and off power switch 13 cutting off power supply. The battery is shown 30 supplying power to the electrical control housing 7 and to the equipment terminals 8, the charger unit 34 is connected to the AC by plug 59 shown in FIG. 10. Hazard conditions are met by placement of nozzles 3 and 4 at required spots connected to a pipe 21 carrying agents from the extinguisher 1 electric valve 25 and 26.

FIG. 7 is an electrical schematic plan for the operation of FIGS. 1 and 6 and the portable models shown in the other figures. The schematic presents a simple sound method of generally accomplishing the objectives of the automatic fire extinguisher means. FIGS. 1 through 6 have already shown the accessories in this diagrammatic view.

' FIG. 8 is a fragmentary view of a furnace showing a stack pipe 20 and a furnace 14 having a oil burner 15 connected to an oil pipe 61 that has attached to it a electric valve 25 which will cut off the fuel supply when attached to the control panel 7 in FIG. 1. Additional advantages are shown by disconnect switch sensors 51 placed at the usual advantage points that are subject to blow-back pressure and explosion damage that usually disconnects the parts. When the peep hole 60 experiences a blast it will disconnect the sensor and therefore signal the equipment into action. When the chimney pipe 20 disconnects, the premises is subject to severe smoke damage and fire with no means to detect the condition early and save life' and property. Should the oil burner disconnect or change its position it would also trigger the alarm mechanism into action. FIG. 8 shows another improvement in having electric switches on the water pressure inlet valves commonly used on all heating systems 53 where the electric switch circuit closes on a pre-set high limit condition and triggers an alarm or calls the repair service company. On minor faults, the service company would be called for immediate action while in each case the power is shut off by the invention, that must be reset manually in extreme hazard conditions.

FIG. 9 shows the accesories illustrated in previous drawings FIGS. 1 through 7 and a high intensity light 55 mounted in a housing 56 having an on-off switch 52. A high intensity light 55 or lights can be seen in smoke conditions therefore useful to this invention. The many accessories shown in FIG. 9 can be turned on by heat sensors 9 and 9A and by smoke sensors and 10A which turns on the light and shuts off the power to the system stooping the suuply of fuel and uncontrollable fire hazards.

FIG. 10 shows the accessories mentioned in figures previously explained, all placed in a control box 76 having electrical connect terminals 8 on top. The combination of heat sensor 9 and smoke sensor 10 high intensity lights 55, alarm 6, power shut off relay 32, battery 30 charger 34 telephone relay 11A, power AC input 59 and test switch 44 with indicating light shown. A key lock 77 locks an insulated door 37 and electrical connections are provided 78 for connect to the automatic fire extinguisher electric valves 25 and 26 to turn of extinguisher agents. Instructions are shown 39 and mounting brackets 12.

FIG. 11 shows an electrical schemetic having electrical wiring to the high intensity lights, disconnect sensors on the partial chimney pipe shown and shut off switches 52 on the accessories. It shows the wiring to the pressure water switches 53 and a flow switch 58 which is one form of detecting this overpressure and a gauge switch is shown as 57 which also can send a signal to give alarm notification of high boiler pressure that could be very dangerous, starting a fire. Also, an AC charging gauge 73. 7

FIG. 12 shows a common source of fires in homes and restaurants on cooking stoves 62 and hoods 63. The hood 63 has its own fire extinguisher and pressure sight gauge connected to a hand shut off valve and connected by pipes 17 to electric valves 25 and 26 that are connected to pipes 17 and to the nozzles 3. The heat and smoke sensors 9 and 10 are attached to the hood that has an alarm 6 and a relay 32. When a fire starts heat will rise and open the heat sensor which will in turn send current to the corresponding electric valve turning on the extinguisher agent to the hazard, ring the alarm and shut off the power supply to the stove where the fire originated from. It will also turn off the electric to the hood whether duct or ductless shutting off the power to limit the fire. The tape communications and battery power plus charger is shown in other modifications that would be employed here. FIG. 12 also shows a stove having all the advantages of separate nozzles at the ranges 65 a power shut off relay 32 and on off power switch 52 with clock 66 and hand controls 67 to operate the stove. It also shows a oven temperature danger switch 71 and a oven pressure gauge danger switch 72 on the oven door 68 which can be placed in any location. Both of the switches 71 and 72 will close at pre-condition settings sending a signal to the alarm and other equipment as needed. The same power supply 34, telephone relay 11A and battery 30 shown in FIG. 6 could be used on a stove fire.

FIG. 13 shows a separate stove with sensors 9 and nozzles 3 placed at the range 65 having attachment sensors 51 on the stove door 68 and on the bottom of the door. It shows two of many positions the fire extinguisher can be placed in 1 having a pressure gauge 5 and showing a special arrangement of one of many ways electric valves may be employed, operated by sensors, condition responsive to open the valve and discharge'extinguisher agents towards the fire. In this illustration there are six valves, with electric wiring from each electric valve separately. Again, the battery and other related equipment shown are part of the operational parts included therein.

FIG. 14 shows a fire extinguisher having electric valves placed at the top and lower ends for illustrative purposes. It has mounting brackets 12, pressure gauge 5, a extinguisher low pressure switch 74, shows five electric valves 25 and 26 in position with wiring.

FIG. '15 shows another fire extinguisher with mounting brackets 12, gauge 5, shut-off valve 64, flow relay 32, pipes 17 and 4, electric valves 25 and 26 in one of many positions.

FIG. 16 shows the automatic fire extinguisher attached to a handle 79, shaft 80, wheels 81 having a hook eye 82, temperature danger gauge 83 and pressure danger gauge 89, showing an improved form of portability by using wheels 81, by manual or power assist means not shown.

FIG. 17 shows an automatic fire extinguisher having a key lock 77 lifting flanges 84, lift strap 85, eye ring 86, hook 87 and cable 88 for lifting the fire extinguisher into a hazard area.

FIG. 18 shows a fire ladder truck 94 as an example having a ladder 93 in a raised position having a track 91 attached to the ladder 93 shown with an extension 97, having a fire extinguisher 1 attached to a wheel operating on track 91, extinguisher 1 having an eye ring 86 nozzles 3 and 4 a pressure gauge 5 a cable control 92 for moving said extinguisher on track 91. An alternate position for the cable control means 92 is shown at the base of the ladder 93 on the fire truck 94 for moving the extinguisher from below. Such does not preclude hydraulic equipment doing the moving of said extinguisher into a fire hazard. A hydrant 96 having a hose attached 95 is shown connected to the extinguisher 1 supplying extinguisher medium from below, if required.

The various automatic uses of the automatic fire extinguisher having wheels or capability for placement into a hazardous area will save lives and property. Further, the temperature danger switch 83 and the pressure danger switch 89 shown in FIG. 16 would carry valuable firefighting information back to the control area relative to pressure and temperature conditions in a fire for evaluation whether to send in personnel. This would help the firefighters with valuable information concerning the danger values and to the progress of the fire, at the fire. Wiring and wireless units would relay the information to a ground control unit shown as FIG. 16 A, having two danger gauges with attached switch means for connecton to the wiring or wireless units to the fire extinguisher.

The automatic fire extinguisher or any combination of its parts will produce an early alarm of heat, fire, pressure and smoke which is important in stopping it. Further, the shutting down of power supply or fuel lines such as in oil burners, gas heat, engine fuel and other fuel fed hazards will also limit the size of the fire rather than feed it. The automatic use of a fire extinguisher that will direct a flow of agents at a hazard automatically will stop many fires and shut itself off. Such an extinguisher using a communications system to call firefighters and service companies saves time in letting the fires get out of hand and allows quick repairs getting back to normal. The use of attchment sensors to detect blowbacks and explosions and take early action will save millions in smoke damages and the lives of many people. Temperature and pressure gauge danger switches will also assist in kitchens where many fires originate. The use of water pressure valves having high pressure switches will result in immediate service calls, particularly on oil burners and heating plants to correct this condition before it gets to the explosion or fire stages. The use of heat operated high intensity lights in conjunction with the alarms and sensors will allow people to see in thick smoke conditions, saving lives, showing them the exits. The use of new sprinkler heads on the automatic fire extinguisher will give the kind of spray coverage needed for different hazards. The use of this automatic fire extinguisher with additional supply tanks or outside supply means will allow the fighting of more than one kind of a fire at one time from different tanks in the same apparatus. The placement of amoke sensors will start the blower operation to remove smoke and shut off the system. The advantages are many, there are too many fires that destroy property making insurance expensive. This automatic fire extinguisher presents a complete fire sprinkling system responsive to directional flow of agents according to the placement of sensors that operate individual electric valves.

When a fire starts, it begins to consume the oxygen we need to breathe. In the process of burning, carbon gasses are given off similar to an automobile engine giving off exhaust gasses. Next, the air becomes heated to a point where the superheated air and poisonous gasses are ten times deadly as the fire itself. Fire department statistics state that, fire in a home spreads 1,000% or more in the first 4 minutes, so we have 4 minutes to do something about a fire before it destroys life or property. For every thousand people that die in fires, over 800 are trapped because they didnt discover the fire in time to save themselves or their children. One breathe of superheated air will scortch your lungs just as boiling water will burn your flesh. Most fires can be divided into three classes, each class of fire must be fought in a different manner. Class A fires are those involving wood. paper, rubbish and other ordinary combustibles. Most fires fall into this class, they may be put out by directing a stream of water at the base of the fire. In such hazards, the new automatic fire extinguisher would be connected to a external water supply controled by an electric valve battery operated. Class B consists of those fires in which a flammable liquid such as gasoline or grease is burning. Water often causes such fires to spread, they could be smothered by covering them with I something that will remove their oxygen supply. Sand dirt or baking soda are effective extinguishing agents. Firefighters use a foam solution that covers the entire fire area with a thick blanket that resembles soapsuds. Class C includes all fires that involve live electrical equipment. Only extinguishing agents that do not conduct electricity should be used to fight such fires. Baking soda and sand may be used but water should never be used. In a room such as illustrated in FIGS. I and 6 we have electricity, oil, building materials and water pipesthat could break and easily spread a fire rapidly that is why more than one agent capability is important. The placement of the sensor 9 in circuit with the elec tric valve 25 will direct a specific material to a nozzle placed at a specific hazard. The special fire extinguish ers that have been designed to todays use require human handling until firefighters reach the scene with professional equipment whereas this new invention will act immediately and assist firefighters. No one should use flour or starch on a fire, they explode. Boiling water is 212 F. but superheated air can build up to hundreds of degrees causing almost everything to burn. Therefore one breathe can cause instat death. Its been reported that of all tragedies occur at night. During the day you would probably smell smoke or see the flames in time to escape. But at night the whole picture has changed, while sleeping we lose the warning time that allows a fire to take-over and limits the time to es cape from a burning house. About 85% of all deaths occur between l0 PM and 6 AM and 4 minutes is not very much time to gather our senses, get the children and others organized to escape deadly'gasses and superheated air of 400 to 800 F. In other instances while on vacation the property is without any means of warning allowing complete destruction of property. Whether home or away, this automatic fire extinguisher means will perform the necessary functions to lengthen the time between alarm signal and safe time to escape while it puts out or contains a fire in an area until the firefighters arrive. It may also provide insurance in places that heretofore were risks where in the many forms of accessories it provided a new automatic fire sprinkler and a new fire extinguisher having tremendous advantages over the old art.

Having disclosed my invention, what I claim is:

1. An automatic fire extinguisher system of the type used for fire, heat, smoke and explosion control in an area to be protected containing a plurality of hazardous zones, comprising a tank containing a fire extinguishant under pressure, a plurality of nozzles mounted on said tank, each nozzle directed towards a different hazardous zone,

an electrically actuated valve associated with each nozzle for controlling the flow of extinguishant through said nozzles, conduit means connecting said tank with said nozzle, a separate condition responsive means associated with each nozzle for de tecting an abnormal condition in each hazardous zone, control circuit means connected between said condition responsive means and said valves for actuating each of said valves individually in response to detection of an abnormal condition by each of said condition responsive means and maintaining the flow of extinguishant for as long as said condition responsive means detects the abnormal condition, and automatic communication means activated by said control circuit for sending out a warning signal in response to a hazardous condition. 2. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said condition responsive means comprises a fire detection means, for heat, smoke, and explosion control.

3. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said control circuit means comprises self contained electrical power source means for providing electrical power to each of said condition responsive means and said actuators.

4. Apparatus as in claim 3 wherein said electrical power source is circuit isolated so as to prevent electric current flow therebetween.

5. Apparatus as in claim 3 wherein said control circuit comprises electrical connector means for connecting an external electric power source to said selfcontained power source, having power test means.

6. Apparatus as in claim 5 wherein said control circuit comprises an electrical relay for disconnecting said electrical power source in said electrical control circuit.

7. Apparatus as in claim 5 wherein said selfcontained power source comprises an AC inverter charger keeping a battery fully charged in said selfcontained electrical power source means.

8. Apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said discharge nozzle comprises automatic self rotating adjustable part and full circle turning nozzles operated by said extinguisher medium discharge pressure from said tank.

9. Apparatus as in claim 8 wherein said discharge nozzle rotates by motorized means.

10. Apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said actuators comprise connections for placing said actuators discharge nozzles away from said actuators upon a hazard connected by pipe means.

11. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein fire heat smoke and explosion control comprises condition responsive detectors connected to heat smoke and equipment connection sensors in a protected zone that operate the extinguisher medium tank supply, a blower, alarm, power relay disconnect, recording tape and telephone relay.

12. Apparatus as in claim 11 wherein said explosion control comprises a connecting two part connect switch responsive to signal when disconnected, such as in a explosion or backpressure, sending said signal to the said circuit control for operation of said alarm devices.

13. Apparatus as in claim 11 wherein said blower, alarm, power relay disconnect, recording tape and telephone relay have electric switches responsive to manual and automatic switch positions of the individual equipment and a settable delay timer.

[4. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said tank means comprises one or more tanks containing extinguisher medium having additional external means for connection of more than one said tank and to an outside supply assuring replenishment of adequate supply of said medium.

15. Apparatus as in claim 14 wherein said tank means comprises a plurality of tanks and additional connection means for fighting more than one kind of fire at one time wherein designated tanks supply said medium to said actuators differently, according to the hazards.

16. Apparatus as in claim 15 wherein said tank means has a low pressure warning means.

17. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said automatic fire extinguisher means comprises pre-recorded tapes connected by said circuit means to a telephone relay calling the fire department or the service department actuated by said condition responsive means.

18. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said condition responsive means further includes a water pressure valve comprising an electrical switch disposed to rendering a signal when abnormal high pressure water con ditions exist, said signal response turning on said alarm means.

19. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said condition response means comprises a temperature danger switch used as said condition responsive means.

20. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said condition response means comprises a pressure danger switch used as said condition responsive means.

21. Apparatus as in claim 1 having fire smoke and explosion insulated wiring and protective covers.

22. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said automatic fire extinguisher system comprises an undercarriage and wheels for manual placement and motor propulsion use by firefighters.

23. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said signal responsive means comprises a high intensity electric light connected to said control circuit means and alarm means for use during abnormal smoke conditions in said protected zone.

24. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said automatic fire extinguisher means comprises a self-contained fire sprinkler system for placement at any said hazard in said protected zones.

25. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said alarm and communications means comprises pre-recorded tape recordings connected to a telephone, wherein said alarm and communications means can send a plurality of messages at one time, on one or more of said telephones reporting said hazardous conditions.

26. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said condition responsive means comprises wireless circuits connecting the condition responsive means to said alarm and communications means providing alarm and communications response to hazards in said protected zones close to and a great distance from said fire extinguisher means.

27. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said temperature and pressure danger switch means comprises electric circuit means from said automatic fire extinguisher means to the firefighters where they can review said hazard by said switch means connected to temperature and pressure gauges by said circuit. 

1. An automatic fire extinguisher system of the type used for fire, heat, smoke and explosion control in an area to be protected containing a plurality of hazardous zones, comprising a tank containing a fire extinguishant under pressure, a plurality of nozzles mounted on said tank, each nozzle directed towards a different hazardous zone, an electrically actuated valve associated with each nozzle for controlling the flow of extinguishant through said nozzles, conduit means connecting said tank with said nozzle, a separate condition responsive means associated with each nozzle for detecting an abnormal condition in each hazardous zone, control circuit means connected between said condition responsive means and said valves for actuating each of said valves individually in response to detection of an abnormal condition by each of said condition responsive means and maintaining the flow of extinguishant for as long as said condition responsive means detects the abnOrmal condition, and automatic communication means activated by said control circuit for sending out a warning signal in response to a hazardous condition.
 2. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said condition responsive means comprises a fire detection means, for heat, smoke, and explosion control.
 3. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said control circuit means comprises self contained electrical power source means for providing electrical power to each of said condition responsive means and said actuators.
 4. Apparatus as in claim 3 wherein said electrical power source is circuit isolated so as to prevent electric current flow therebetween.
 5. Apparatus as in claim 3 wherein said control circuit comprises electrical connector means for connecting an external electric power source to said self-contained power source, having power test means.
 6. Apparatus as in claim 5 wherein said control circuit comprises an electrical relay for disconnecting said electrical power source in said electrical control circuit.
 7. Apparatus as in claim 5 wherein said self-contained power source comprises an AC inverter charger keeping a battery fully charged in said self-contained electrical power source means.
 8. Apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said discharge nozzle comprises automatic self rotating adjustable part and full circle turning nozzles operated by said extinguisher medium discharge pressure from said tank.
 9. Apparatus as in claim 8 wherein said discharge nozzle rotates by motorized means.
 10. Apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said actuators comprise connections for placing said actuators discharge nozzles away from said actuators upon a hazard connected by pipe means.
 11. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein fire heat smoke and explosion control comprises condition responsive detectors connected to heat smoke and equipment connection sensors in a protected zone that operate the extinguisher medium tank supply, a blower, alarm, power relay disconnect, recording tape and telephone relay.
 12. Apparatus as in claim 11 wherein said explosion control comprises a connecting two part connect switch responsive to signal when disconnected, such as in a explosion or backpressure, sending said signal to the said circuit control for operation of said alarm devices.
 13. Apparatus as in claim 11 wherein said blower, alarm, power relay disconnect, recording tape and telephone relay have electric switches responsive to manual and automatic switch positions of the individual equipment and a settable delay timer.
 14. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said tank means comprises one or more tanks containing extinguisher medium having additional external means for connection of more than one said tank and to an outside supply assuring replenishment of adequate supply of said medium.
 15. Apparatus as in claim 14 wherein said tank means comprises a plurality of tanks and additional connection means for fighting more than one kind of fire at one time wherein designated tanks supply said medium to said actuators differently, according to the hazards.
 16. Apparatus as in claim 15 wherein said tank means has a low pressure warning means.
 17. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said automatic fire extinguisher means comprises pre-recorded tapes connected by said circuit means to a telephone relay calling the fire department or the service department actuated by said condition responsive means.
 18. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said condition responsive means further includes a water pressure valve comprising an electrical switch disposed to rendering a signal when abnormal high pressure water conditions exist, said signal response turning on said alarm means.
 19. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said condition response means comprises a temperature danger switch used as said condition responsive means.
 20. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said condition response means comprises a pressure danger switch used as said condition responsive means.
 21. Apparatus as in claim 1 havinG fire smoke and explosion insulated wiring and protective covers.
 22. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said automatic fire extinguisher system comprises an undercarriage and wheels for manual placement and motor propulsion use by firefighters.
 23. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said signal responsive means comprises a high intensity electric light connected to said control circuit means and alarm means for use during abnormal smoke conditions in said protected zone.
 24. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said automatic fire extinguisher means comprises a self-contained fire sprinkler system for placement at any said hazard in said protected zones.
 25. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said alarm and communications means comprises pre-recorded tape recordings connected to a telephone, wherein said alarm and communications means can send a plurality of messages at one time, on one or more of said telephones reporting said hazardous conditions.
 26. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said condition responsive means comprises wireless circuits connecting the condition responsive means to said alarm and communications means providing alarm and communications response to hazards in said protected zones close to and a great distance from said fire extinguisher means.
 27. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said temperature and pressure danger switch means comprises electric circuit means from said automatic fire extinguisher means to the firefighters where they can review said hazard by said switch means connected to temperature and pressure gauges by said circuit. 